Newport, RI Real Estate

Founded by English settlers in 1639, Newport is the hub of Aquidneck Island located in Newport County, Rhode Island. Today, Newport is a popular tourist destination for its restaurants, attractions, shops and rich history.

Visitors and residents alike can enjoy the preserved architecture that dates back to the 17th century. Walking tours are available in city’s Historic Hill and Point neighborhoods where houses were built using various styles such as Gothic Revival, Shingle style, Beaux Arts and Stick style.

One of Newport’s most famous attractions, the Newport Mansions, also highlights the city’s historical architecture with the nine “summer cottages” that attracts about 800,000 visitors a year. For those who don’t enjoy walking tours, the mansions can be viewed during Newport’s “Ten Mile Drive” which showcases some of the city’s most beautiful attractions including the Cliff Walk and beaches.

With such a rich history, Newport has a variety of homes for sale from charming Victorian cottages to Modern Colonials. Some homes are built in historical styles such as Italianate, Renaissance Revival and Beaux Arts. Newport has a diverse selection of real estate including condominiums, single­family and multi­family houses—most with beautiful scenery or easy

Newport Information

Newport was one of the five most important settlements in the 13 colonies, sharing that distinction with Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Charlestown. The city claims more standing buildings built before 1830, than any American community. It continues to live up to its reputation as a great place to summer and a great place to live.

Impressions/Character

While the population swells in the warmer months, a large year-round community has been established and housing covers just about every possible size and style. Bowen’s Wharf is one of the big "get-together" areas of Newport with award winning seafood restaurants and enchanting waterfront views. Sit in a freshly painted Adirondack chair at a glittering seaside cafe, take a graceful sailboat for a leisurely ride, or just admire the lively atmosphere. One of the best places to take in the dramatic beauty of Newport is Easton’s Beach which is perfect for a great day of surf and sand. Directly adjacent is Newport’s prized “Cliff Walk” which is a well maintained walking path along the awe-inspiring mansions of the majestic shore. Historic Bellevue Avenue is one of the main thoroughfares of the city and provides an up-close experience of Newport’s yesteryear appeal, including the Newport Art Museum, the Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum, the charming landmark Newport Casino, and various high-end shops. The aesthetic of Newport is maintained in its quaint shopping center, which allows for all the necessary markets, shops, and daily errand stores. The well-regarded Redwood Library and Athenaeum, is a beautiful structure, and is the oldest lending library in America. There are windjammer cruises out of the port, excursion boats, harbor and city bus tours, scuba diving, surfing, spear fishing, summer theater, golf, tennis and fishing along with numerous yacht races.